jpdb beta

decision; determination

1

from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course

1

firm; determined; resolute; conclusive

1

little less than; slightly fewer than; just under; weakness; the weak

2

call; summons; convening; convocation

1

meeting up; gathering; assembly; set

1

square formation (of troops); magic square

1

fraction; odd amount; leftover amount

1

to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of

1

battle cry

3

close to the ear

1

win or lose; sink or swim; make or break; all or nothing

1

risky speculation; big gamble; large bet

1

intention; aim; design

2

straight line

2

a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather

1

desperation; struggle to the death

2

second wave

1

third wave

1

to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush

1

one by one; one after another; successively

1

one by one; one at a time; in turn

1

doing as one is told; yes-man

1

rapid succession (e.g. questions)

3

military force; force of arms; strength of an army

3

to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray

2

to parry; to sidestep; to dodge

1

shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext

2

control; check; restraint; inhibition

1

military forces; hosts; troops

1

to check; to stop; to keep back

1

devoting (oneself) to; concentrating (one's efforts) on

1

to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat

1

to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend

1

losing everything; coming to nothing; having lost the interest and the principal

1

to take advantage of one's carelessness; to perform a surprise attack

2

to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)

2

to pour on

1

preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit

1

to choose the best; to select carefully; to handpick

1

to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on); to zero in (on)

2

to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included

1

eyesight; seeing

1

second arrow; second move; second step

1

absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)

1

not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...

1

admiration; wonder; astonishment

1

leadership; generalship

1

splendid; praiseworthy; admirable; well done!; bravo!

1

pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.

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